Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive book provides model agreements, covering a variety of publishing circumstances from head contracts to a range of licensing scenarios. Together with detailed explanatory notes, a series of appendices on related topics and a CD-ROM of all precedents, this text will prove invaluable in drafting effective publishing agreements. The new 8th edition has been fully revised and updated to include: Coverage of copyright legislation and developments in the digital age relating to copyright protection and licensing; Coverage of the Digital Economy Bill; A new society journal precedent and coverage of e-book issues; A generic precedent for a library aggregator; New Appendix on the visually impaired; Accompanying CD-ROM containing all the precedents; Completely revised and updated Appendices.
